In this video, Sheikh Yusuf Estes explains how a Muslim should treat his parents.

Parents: Treatment & Rights

Allah addresses believers and commands them to worship Him alone and to be always kind to their parents especially when they grow old and weak.

A Divine Call for Kindness to Parents

Despite the unusual environment in which the Prophet Yusuf lived in, he had to carry out his mission of inviting to the way of Allah with perfect manners and excellent disposition

Prophet Yusuf Inviting to Allah: Perfect Manners & Excellent Disposition

In the heart and consciousness of each individual there exists an essential and profound intuitive awareness and recognition of the presence of the Transcendent.

Man’s Quest for God: Between Reason and Heart

Islam devotes much attention to the issues relating to the family and strives to establish it on the healthiest and strongest possible foundations.

Islam and the Institution of the Family

While speaking to his father the Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) did not take to logic nor speak in the high-flown language meant only for the intelligentsia. He began his talk in

Prophet Abraham and His Non-Believer Father

My mother has been there all my life, never failed me once, never. And never once have I ever come to her and just said these simple words…

The Two Words I Never Was Fortunate to Say to My Mother…

Should we, Muslims, feel a true sense of belonging to the Islamic Ummah, or to the country we live in? What is the meaning of loyalty and citizenship in Islam? What does give Muslims a true sense of belonging? How do we cultivate that sense?

Muslim and True Sense of Belonging

Ramadan in a non-Muslim country can be challenging. But, what challenges does it pose? How can we overcome them, mange time effectively and make best use of the Holy Month?

Ramadan in a Non-Muslim Society

How does Islam govern one’s relationship with parents? Why does mother have such a significant status? How does the way we treat our mothers relate to belief in God Himself?

Between Belief and Treating Parents in Islam

What does the Oneness of God tell about our one being, human responsibility and ability? How are these components interrelated? What are the ethical criteria for our individual attitudes and conduct?

He Is One and We Are All Human

How do Muslims treat their parents? How about non-Muslim parents? What do the Qur’an and Sunnah teach about parents?

Parents in Islam: Their Rights and Status

How do you play your role in your family, community, and in life? How do you manage your family relations? What kind of a family member are you? Ponder on these verses of the Qur’an and apply their lessons in your life in general and family life in particular.

Family Life: Lessons from the Qur’an

Is wearing a niqab obligatory in Islam? Besides, my parents are difficult. How do I deal with them? How should I respond to such rudeness?

New Muslims, Niqab and Family Issues

Finding peace and acceptance with a non-Muslim family is a real test for the new Muslim, not to tell during Ramadan. So, what should be done?

Ramadan and My Non-Muslim Family